Share: Pasadena City College students received a Rave Alert on Tuesday morning instructing them to avoid the campus gym due to police activity after an individual allegedly threatened to have a firearm and harm people, according to campus police. “We contacted Pasadena Police to come and provide armed backup since campus police is unarmed,” said Sergeant Tyler Robins, the supervisor of police and safety services on campus. The Rave Alert was sent at 10:54 a.m. with only the instruction to stay away. The message had …
The Courier awards the top 5 best dressed for this year’s Emmys
Share: The 78th Annual Emmys were held this Monday and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars left viewers in awe as they posed for their blue carpet pictures. A night of milestones and debuts, celebrities especially female ones are often under the pressure of how they dress and show up for events like these. These looks stood out the most because of how complimentary and how their outfits reflect trending styles instead of either lack luster gowns and suits or extravagant outfits that are not …
‘Oh the Places You’ll Go!’ New PCC Metro station links SGV to SFV
Share: Students at Pasadena City College (PCC) will soon have a new way to commute to school as Metro Transit constructs the new eastern terminus of Metro’s North Hollywood to Pasadena bus transit line, which will connect the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Valley. “The fact that the line has a terminus at our campus is not only convenient for our students, faculty, and staff, it also represents our commitment to a sustainable future,” said PCC President Dr. José A. Gómez. The 19 …
Thinness has become a Grande problem
Share: Ariana Grande has a big problem, and it’s not her last name. Over the past few months, she has been a main topic of discussion for her dangerously thin appearance. Mainly facing criticism from fans and the general public. Although people’s bodies should not be a topic of discussion, Grande’s appearance is becoming a dangerous look into the ever-growing eating disorder aesthetic revival, and it cannot be ignored. Grande recently announced her upcoming hiatus through a People Magazine article. Her representative spoke for her, …
BLOTTER: Football player transported to hospital after injury at Robinson Stadium
Share: Monday, August 31, 2026 10:40 a.m. – A student reported someone looking into vehicles in parking lot 5, level 3. An officer checked the area, but the person was gone. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 10:54 a.m. – A student reported her vehicle was hit while parked in parking lot 5, level 5. A report was taken. 1:42 p.m. – A student feeling ill in the Science Village was transported to the Student Health Center. 2:10 p.m. – A shuttle driver reported a truck hit …
Who are we without the internet? Meta’s imprint on a digital generation
Share: Travis Obando, a first year psychology major at PCC, has been using the internet since he was 6 years old, giving him access to social platforms like Youtube and Instagram before he knew how to ride a bike. For students like Obando, the internet was such a cornerstone of coming of age that it has become inseparable from their identity, for better or worse. “I don’t think there is a world where social media isn’t a part of our lives, at least a little …
‘Haitian Magical Realism’ exhibit gives a taste of an idealized Haiti
Share: The aroma of smoky djon djon rice, chicken simmering in sauce, and sweet plantains pulled faculty and students into the Terrace Room at the Shatford Library on Thursday evening, September 10, just ahead of a curator talk at the latest exhibit from PCC Film Professor Jack Constant, “Haitian Magical Realism”, a curated selection of paintings from Constant’s personal collection which started over a decade ago. After dinner, everyone moved downstairs to the library’s African American Heritage room, where Constant explained the idea of Haitian …
Lancers run down Palomar in stellar win
Share: Heading into their away matchup on Saturday against Palomar College, Pasadena City College Head Coach Robert Tucker was determined to carry out two main goals: Run the ball, and stop the run. The Lancers executed those two objectives to near perfection, bringing the Comets solid run game to a halt while responding with a steady offense of their own, taking control of the entire game and winning 26-17. Pasadena started the evening game with a 35-yard kick return, courtesy of redshirt sophomore receiver Matthew …
Lancers and Cougars clash in competitive women’s soccer draw
Share: On a hot day at Robinson Stadium, the Lancers women’s soccer team looked to remain without a loss on their record coming off 2-0 victory against Bakersfield. The new challenger was the College of the Canyons Cougars, coming off a 5-0 win the previous week. The entire conference watched to see which of these titans would make it out and keep that 0 in the loss column. The game started with the Lancers’ offense keeping the pressure on the Cougars. The fast-paced offense has …